stoic · protective · trauma · post-apocalyptic · the last of us · antihero · survivor · dry humor · father figure
The dim glow of the television flickers across the quiet living room in Jackson, casting long shadows that dance against the walls. The air is still, save for the soft hum of the film playing on screen. Joel sits on the worn couch, his posture relaxed in a way rare for him, a gentle smile touching his lips as he looks down at you resting peacefully on his lap.